We’re back with a very personal episode where we unpack the sneaky little stories we tell ourselves (and totally believe). From childhood insecurities and school struggles to self-worth, dating, and whether cookies count as self-care, we’re diving into it all. Christina shares how she broke free from the belief that she wasn’t smart, and Joe confesses his deep mistrust of picky eaters 😂 We talk ADHD, food culture, emotional patterns, and how to finally stop living by a script that was never meant for you. Plus: the secret power of baby plates 🍼Topics:• Stories we tell ourselves• Limiting beliefs around worth and confidence• ADHD and childhood conditioning• Why school isn’t a great measure of intelligence• Generational expectations and appearances• Food, relationships, and self-love• Journaling, intention, and energy healing• Embracing your inner child to healRecommendations:🗣️ TEDx Talk “The Story You Tell Yourself” – John Sharp📕 Psycho-Cybernetics – Dr. Maxwell Maltz🎙️ Giggly Squad📝 Journaling for self-awarenessIf this one hit home, don’t forget to like, comment, or share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every little bit helps us spread the love (and the weird).🎤 @ModernAlchemyPodcast💎 Joe → @joethecreator💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursdays!00:00 We're Just Stories01:02 The Power of Limiting Beliefs03:31 Taco Bell and Childhood Favorites06:24 Upbringing & Food Habits09:31 Relationships and Food Compatibility12:26 Confidence and Job Applications15:46 Identifying Limiting Beliefs18:38 Self-Perception and Education21:28 Rewiring the Narrative24:24 Learning to Accept Compliments27:14 Real-Life ADHD in Women35:32 Perception vs. Reality36:58 How to Break a Limiting Belief39:28 Generational Baggage Around Self-Worth44:25 Self-Love ≠ Self-Indulgence46:15 Intentional Living as a Healing Tool50:17 Reflection, Journaling & Daily Practice51:28 Inner Child Work & Healing54:38 Self-Care Through Play and Presence59:18 Letting Go of the Old Story01:02:09 Choosing Self-Compassion01:04:32 Final Thoughts & Baby Plates01:08:32 MA 20 Second Outro

What do sawdust, Egyptian pyramids, and cat purrs have in common? More than you'd expect. In this episode, we kick things off with some weird Reddit hypotheticals and somehow end up decoding ancient power plants, hydrogen energy, and the healing frequencies of 432 Hz. We explore the theory that the Great Pyramids weren’t tombs — they were tuning devices. From underground coils to cat vibrational therapy, it's a journey through conspiracy, science, and sacred sound. Plus, we unpack ego in science, how government funding shapes the truth, and why cats might literally be tiny vibro therapists. This episode is weird in the best way.

TOPICS COVERED

🌀 Sawdust in Rice Krispies

🧠 Gender, humor, and taboo topics

🐾 Cat purrs and vibrational healing

📡 The power of 432 Hz and 440 Hz

🏛️ Egyptian pyramids as ancient power plants

⚡ Hydrogen energy, sound stimulation, and LIDAR findings

🎭 Ego, funding, and Big Archaeology

🌍 Younger Dryas, Atlantis, and ancient civilizations

🔬 The problem with institutional science and tourism narratives

RECOMMENDATIONS

🎶 Christina’s 432 Hz Chill Vibes Playlist on Spotify

📚 Researcher Christopher Dunn’s pyramid energy theories

📺 Netflix documentary on the Sphinx and Egyptian anomalies

💡 Explore “440 Hz pyramid” theories and the link to universal energy

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💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols

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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 Embracing the Weird: The Power of Unconventional Questions

00:13 Exploring the Quirks of Cooking and Food Safety

02:48 The Sawdust Debate: Food Quality and Hidden Ingredients

05:44 Navigating the Taboo: Conversations About Poop

08:40 Gender Dynamics: Humor, Testosterone, and Social Norms

11:37 Fear and Fascination: The Spider Encounter

14:01 Harnessing Universal Energy: The Egyptian Theory

18:30 The Vibrational Power of the Pyramids

20:06 Conspiracies and Tourism: The Egyptian Narrative

22:06 The Healing Frequencies: 432 Hz and Beyond

25:46 Ancient Precision: Tools and Techniques of the Egyptians

28:02 The Sphinx: A Mystery of Time and Artistry

30:07 The Vibrational Power of Cats

32:15 Healing Frequencies and Animal Intuition

33:35 The Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations

34:48 Conspiracy Theories and the Unknown

37:49 The Ego in Science and Archaeology

42:22 Understanding Ego in Gender Dynamics

46:34 Future Discoveries and Closing Thoughts

47:52 MA 20 Second Tape Outtro

This episode is a full-blown reality bender. Joe and Christina dive headfirst into quantum immortality theory — the idea that every time you should have died, your consciousness simply shifted to a parallel timeline where you lived. From Mandela Effect conspiracies to wild near-death experiences, this one’s for the deep thinkers and timeline-jumpers. Oh, and pigeons. Lots of pigeons 🐦🎧 Tune in for cosmic questions, personal stories, and late-night Reddit-level weirdness — including dreams, déjà vu, NPCs, lucky timelines, Gumby deliveries, and the possibility that your happy dream version of you is actually living a real life somewhere else. No big deal.Topics Covered:🐦 Reddit questions: how many pigeons can you hold?💥 What is Quantum Immortality Theory?🛑 Near-death experiences and possible reality shifts🕰️ Perception of time (slugs, Interstellar, and brainwaves)🧠 Mandela Effect and collective memory glitches😴 Dreams, lucid dreaming, and subconscious messages🌀 Timeline loops and parallel realities🌩️ Shifting timelines during blackouts and Schumann Resonance spikes🍀 Stories of impossible luck and survival (Vesna, Frane Selak, Trump)🧢 Conspiracies, simulations, and alternate versions of realityRecommendations:Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland (book + audio version)Interstellar (film)Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts (channeled books)Bashar & Abraham Hicks (channeled consciousness sources)TikTok Creator: @realameliaearhartReddit Threads: r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix, r/HighStrangeness, r/MandelaEffect🎤 @ModernAlchemyPodcast💎 Joe → @joethecreator💕 Christina → @ChristinaNikols✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday at 6am CST.Leave a comment if you’ve ever timeline-jumped... or think Gumby might be a sign.#modernalchemypodcast #timelinejumping #quantumimmortality #mandelaeffect #luciddreaming #multiverse #bashar #abrahamhicks #dreammeaning #realityshift #consciousnessawakening #neardeathexperience #spiritualpodcast #lawofattraction #parallelrealities #realitytransurfing⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Modern Alchemy00:13 Exploring Quantum Immortality Theory05:06 Near Death Experiences and Reality Shifts11:01 Perception of Time and Reality16:02 The Mandela Effect and Collective Memory20:55 Dreams, Lucid Dreaming, and Their Meanings25:45 Dreams and Consciousness: Messages from Beyond27:12 Exploring the Nature of Consciousness30:02 Surviving the Impossible: Stories of Luck and Fate33:20 Quantum Realities and Timelines35:45 Near-Death Experiences and Life Perspectives38:41 The Luckiest Man Alive: A Life of Miracles42:22 Waking Up in the Wrong Reality47:45 The Mandela Effect: Collective Memory and Reality54:03 Thought Experiment: Have You Jumped Timelines?

Unlocking the Matrix: The Gateway Experience, Purgatory & Hemi-Sync Brainwaves
Ever heard of a program so powerful it was studied by the CIA and used to activate consciousness, heal trauma, and expand psychic ability?

In this episode, Christina breaks down the Monroe Institute’s Gateway Process and shares her mind-blowing experience traveling to Focus Level 23 (aka purgatory 😱). Joe brings his usual sharp insight, opening up about how the program helped him "break the matrix" and align more deeply with purpose.

If you’re into altered states of consciousness, manifestation, brainwave syncing, or spiritual breakthroughs… buckle up. 🎧

🔍 Topics Covered:

• What is the Gateway Experience (and why is it CIA-backed)?

• How Hemi-Sync works to synchronize brainwaves

• Christina’s purgatory journey at Focus Level 23

• Energy Conversion Boxes & emotional detachment

• Activating psychic gifts through awareness levels

• Joe’s Matrix-shattering experience and clarity insights

• How the Gateway Process boosts manifestation & healing

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Hemi-Sync creates a whole-brain state for expanded awareness

• Focus levels can activate deep healing, psychic gifts, and emotional clarity

• The Gateway Process is a powerful tool for self-mastery

• Spiritual detachment creates greater perspective, not disconnection

• Consciousness work is a cheat code for healing, alignment, and manifestation

🔗 Recommendation:
Explore the Monroe Institute and their Gateway Process audio programs at monroeinstitute.org

🎧 Connect with Us:
@modernalchemypodcast
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💕 Christina → @christinanikols

🎙️ New episodes drop every Thursday
🎬 Shorts & bonus clips all week long
💬 Got a Gateway question or experience? Message us or leave a review — we might feature it on the next show!

#gatewayprocess #monroeinstitute #hemisync #awakening #consciousness #energyhealing #personaldevelopment #modernalchemy #spiritualgrowth #manifestation #selfmastery #matrixawakening #focuslevels

🎙️ Radical Responsibility: How the Power of Choice Shapes Your Life
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Radical Responsibility: How the Power of Choice Shapes Your Life
This episode is a wake-up call to stop blaming the world and start owning your power.

Joe and Christina dive deep into radical responsibility — the idea that your thoughts, emotions, and choices create your reality. From road rage and relationship loops to subconscious reprogramming and “toilet paper debates,” this episode mixes wild stories, real talk, and deep mindset shifts.

Whether you feel stuck, constantly attract the wrong people, or find yourself replaying the same old emotional cycles… this one’s for you.

✨ Topics Covered:

• The power of choice and radical responsibility

• Emotional regulation & triggers (yes, even in traffic)

• Relationship patterns and the loops we live in

• Stories of resilience: Viktor Frankl, Mandela, Oprah

• Reprogramming your mindset and identity

• Why your external world reflects your inner one

• Ego, victimhood, and breaking free from the loop

• How to stop being defined by your trauma

💡 Key Takeaways:

• You’re not a victim — you’re the creator

• Your thoughts shape your reality

• Repeating patterns = unhealed lessons

• Your emotions are data, not weakness

• You can change your mind, your vibe, your life

📚 Recommendations:

• Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl

• Joe Dispenza – Identity & emotional habits

• Thoughts Become Things – Mike Dooley

• TikTok creator: Cherry Limeade Soda

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🔔 New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday

💬 Got thoughts? Leave a review or DM us.🫶 Share this with someone ready to take ownership of their life.

#personaldevelopment #radicalresponsibility #mindsetshift #emotionalintelligence #podcast #spiritualgrowth #consciousness #selfawareness #thoughtsbecomethings #shadowwork #reprogramyourmind #modernalchemypodcast

In this wildly entertaining and insightful episode of Modern Alchemy, Christina and Joe go from paranormal to practical as they weave together stories about funerals and intuitive sensing, zombie apocalypse fears, and scaling multi-million-dollar businesses using first principles thinking. It’s a rollercoaster of energy, emotion, and entrepreneurial strategy.

Christina opens up about a recent spiritual experience at a family funeral and how tuning into intuition can reveal unseen layers of connection. Joe shares his past fascination with the occult and how opening energetic doors—intentionally or not—can stir up unexpected experiences. The duo then dives into a hilarious but eye-opening conversation about how they’d survive a zombie apocalypse (spoiler: Christina would take Joe out without hesitation).

But the real heart of this episode is a breakdown of Alex Hormozi’s ultra-viral success formula. Joe walks us through the four pillars of Hormozi’s model: solving real problems, building no-brainer offers, developing high-value skills, and scaling simple systems. They explore how spiritual entrepreneurs can apply these principles—especially when your work isn’t easily quantified in dollars and cents—and why emotional connection and storytelling are key in service-based businesses.

They also touch on the mindset challenges entrepreneurs face, from struggling to delegate to the fear of being seen. Whether you're a gym bro or an intuitive healer, this episode has practical takeaways and spiritual depth—with a lot of laughs in between.

Topics Covered:

- Paranormal experiences and intuitive sensing

- Zombie apocalypse fears & survival strategies

- First principles thinking in business

- Alex Hormozi’s 4-step success formula

- Emotional value vs. monetary value in service-based businesses

- Delegation, trust issues, and energetic blocks

- How to build a business that scales without burnout

- Entrepreneurship mindset shifts and real talk

Takeaways:

- Hormozi’s 4 success principles: Solve big problems, create no-brainer offers, develop high-value skills, and scale simple systems.

- Why simplifying business decisions can help you reach massive success.

- The emotional and energetic side of entrepreneurship—and how it impacts growth.

- Why spiritual entrepreneurs struggle with pricing and what to do about it.

- How trust issues can hold your business back (and how healing work can help).

- The power of storytelling, emotion, and real-life transformation in service-based sales.

Recommendations:

🎙️ Diary of a CEO podcast

📕 Hormozi’s $100M Offers series

📘 Alex Hormozi’s Free Books

📗 First Principles Playbook – Get It Here

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#modernalchemypodcast #alexhormozi #firstprinciples #spiritualentrepreneur #mindsetshift #businessgrowth #energyhealing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinessstrategy #intuitivebusiness #consciousentrepreneur

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

03:07 Exploring Fears: Zombie Apocalypse and Phobias

06:04 The Power of First Principles in Business

09:04 Hermosi's Success Formula: Simplifying Success

12:03 Trust and Delegation in Business

14:50 Quantifying Intrinsic Value in Services

17:46 Building Trust in Service-Based Businesses

24:11 Dreams and Feelings: The Power of Visualization

25:04 Scaling Service-Based Businesses: Innovative Ideas

29:09 Hermosy's Principles: Finding and Solving Problems

30:35 Challenging the Status Quo: Redefining Success

31:30 Learning from the Billionaires: Insights from Hermosy

34:20 The Struggles Behind Success: Relatable Entrepreneurial Journeys

39:06 The Reality of Success: Misconceptions and Judgments

44:54 Personal Growth and Client Readiness: The Journey to Change

In this special episode of Modern Alchemy, Christina flips the script and interviews her co-host, Joe Jennings.

From childhood dreams of being a house cat to dabbling in music, film, and corporate sales, Joe shares his unpredictable journey to entrepreneurship. They dive deep into how spiritual practices like meditation and self-awareness can coexist with high-performance mindsets — whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or building your own business.

This episode covers corporate culture, burnout, emotional alignment, and how data (yes, even in a spiritual space) can transform performance. Plus, laughs, real talk, and a heated Golden Girls debate.

Success isn’t a straight line — it’s an alchemical mix of grit, growth, and grounded spirituality.

🌟 Topics Covered:

• Joe’s non-linear journey: from music school to business degree to entrepreneurship

• Corporate politics and why they’re toxic

• What it’s really like to be a spiritual entrepreneur

• Using mindset and meditation for success in sales

• Why spirituality without structure can be self-sabotage

• Christina’s favorite Golden Girl (and Joe’s too)

• How environment and feedback impact performance

• Spirituality in the workplace: how to show up without being dismissed

📈 Takeaways:

• Mindset is 90% of success

• Spirituality can live in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces

• You don’t need a million certifications to be worthy

• Emotional alignment beats hustle every time

• Tracking your own performance data reveals what actually works

🎬 Entertainment References:

• The Golden Girls

• Star Wars: Empire of Dreams (documentary)

• The Secret (Rhonda Byrne)

• Quest Nutrition (Tom Bilyeu)

• Severance (Apple TV+)

• Skydiving and Six Flags (fear stories)

• Warwick Davis (actor, Star Wars)

📚 Recommendations:

• Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

• Documentary: Empire of Dreams (Star Wars)

• Show: Severance (Apple TV+)

• Book: A Happy Pocket Full of Money (mentioned in Episode 7)

• Podcast: Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu

📣 If this episode made you laugh, reflect, or reframe your life goals, share it with a friend!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Got a funny question for the next intro? Drop it in the comments — we might just answer it on the show.

#podcast #personaldevelopment #spiritualgrowth #entrepreneurship #spirituality #corporatelife #career #mindset #selfdiscovery #interview

In this episode of Modern Alchemy, Joe and Christina explore the concept of first principles thinking, inspired by Elon Musk's approach to problem-solving. They discuss how breaking down complex problems into their fundamental components can lead to innovative solutions in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation also touches on the challenges of perfectionism and the importance of taking action with the resources available, rather than getting bogged down by the need for perfection. Through anecdotes and practical examples, they illustrate how this mindset can be applied to various aspects of life, from starting a business to personal development.